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Can The Queen reject the new Prime Minister chosen by the Conservative Party?

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1st September 2022
The UK is about to get a new Prime Minister but before they get to work, they need to meet The Queen. Can Her Majesty reject the selected candidate? Technically, yes. Realistically, no. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and The Queen’s role is mainly ceremonial. She will approve what her government decides. Current British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, resigned in July after…
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European RoyalsSweden

Sweden pulls all the stops on first day of crucial Finnish State Visit

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19th May 2022
The Swedish Royal Family pulled out all the stops for the first day of the Finnish State Visit, a crucial engagement that comes when the two nations have officially begun the process of obtaining full NATO membership. The official welcome took place at the Royal Stables, where Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and First Lady Jenni Haukio met with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.
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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcome Austrian President and First Lady on state visit

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22nd March 2022
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are hosting a state visit from Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and First Lady Doris Schmidauer.  The President and First Lady landed at Brussels’s Zaventem International Airport in the morning of Monday, 21 March, and they received the salute of a delegation of authorities before being driven to the Royal Palace.  Once…
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Luxembourg

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume receives birthday wishes from politicians and family on 40th birthday

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12th November 2021
The 11th of November marks a bittersweet day for Luxembourg. As they celebrate Armistice Day with the rest of Europe and the world, a sombre occasion to commemorate all the armed forces members who sacrificed their lives for their country, the nation also celebrates the birthday of their future Sovereign. Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie was born on the 11th of November 1981, which makes him…
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